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Sawk
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 100% Male
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 163
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 51.0 kg (112.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Prevents flinching.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Generation VI
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.
Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.
Generation VIII
If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by.
The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Rock SmashSTAB | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 13 | Double KickSTAB | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Low SweepSTAB | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| 35 | Brick BreakSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 40 | CounterSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| 53 | ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick BreakSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus BlastSTAB | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low KickSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low SweepSTAB | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| RevengeSTAB | fig | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SmashSTAB | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| SuperpowerSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | fig | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low KickSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| SuperpowerSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Sawk may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Sawk
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Sawk
Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by. Sawk stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 51.0 kg (112.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Sawk Base Stats
Sawk has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Sawk excels as a physical attacker. Sawk is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Sawk Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fighting-type, Sawk is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Bug, Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Sawk 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Sawk Abilities
Sawk's abilities include Sturdy, Inner Focus, Mold Breaker. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Inner Focus prevents flinching. Its Hidden Ability is Mold Breaker, which bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Sawk Moves & Learnset
Sawk can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Superpower (Fighting, 120 power), Brick Break (Fighting, 75 power). For coverage, Sawk can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Mega Kick (Normal), Earthquake (Ground).
Training Sawk
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Sawk can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Sawk yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sawk belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Wild Sawk may be found holding Black Belt or Expert Belt.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sawk. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sawk, or use the team builder to see how Sawk fits into your squad.
